Cleaning top. - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

oc-boxster · 08-21-2016, 08:52 AM

I have the 303 cleaner/sealer kit for my convertible top, and noticed the last one I used the cleaner it got ALOT of dirt out of the top since I have to park the car outside. I've decided I'd like to use the cleaner every couple months or so. My question is do I have to reapply the sealer every time I clean the top? Does the cleaner remove the water repelling sealer?

rick3000 · 08-21-2016, 09:37 AM

I could not find any information that explicitly says if 303 cleaner will strip the waterproofing. I would recommend emailing 303 directly about it, but my guess would be, if it isn't stripping the waterproofing it is at least diminishing it. Since you are parking outside I would probably re-waterproof the top after cleaning, just to maintain the UV protection provided by the waterproofing.

grc0456 · 08-21-2016, 09:47 AM

I agree with Rick. I'd re-seal it every time I clean it. Usually 2x per year is all that is needed, unless you're parking under a tree each day.

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patssle · 08-21-2016, 09:56 AM

I'm the 2nd owner to use 303 and my top is the original 16 year old top - it still looks great! Whatever it does...works. I'm happy with that!

oc-boxster · 08-21-2016, 09:59 AM

Thanks guys-303 is great stuff. The water repelling action is impressive. I forgot it also provides UV protection, so it will apply a thin coat every time I clean it.

Pdwight · 08-21-2016, 06:13 PM

You guys should try this stuff.....last 10 times longer than Ragtop

glenf · 08-22-2016, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pdwight

You guys should try this stuff.....last 10 times longer than Ragtop

I've been using the chemical guys cleaner repellant kit, I believe its worked out well. however, I have nothing to compare it too.

Paul · 08-24-2016, 03:46 PM

The top is 2 layers, a permeable cloth layer and a rubber layer....

rockstar68 · 10-12-2016, 05:15 PM

where can I buy Nanodyze? Aparently the Ragg topp people are no longer taking orders. I ordered Set. 2 , got a nice thank you acknowledgement but no product. Need to do this NOW. Nanodyze or Nanolex sounds better. Where to order?

Pdwight · 10-12-2016, 08:18 PM

https://www.amazon.com/NANODYZE-Fabric-Protector-Preventor-Waterproof/dp/B00MKZ7Q0U